Community Briefs: Oct. 21

Published: Monday, October 21, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:50 p.m.

California-based dog behaviorists Cheri Lucas and Brian Agnew of Lucas Agnew Workshops announce a four-day dog behavior workshop designed to transform the relationship and strengthen the bond between dog and owner from Oct. 28-31 at Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, 3381 Hunting Country Road in Tryon.

The intensive workshop helps owners and trainers see how their own attitudes, perspectives and subtle body language cues can affect their ability to overcome difficult dog issues, followed by a Public Charity Pack Walk on Nov. 2 to benefit Greenville Animal Care, in Greenville, S.C.

Topics to be covered includes: self-evaluation and finding your power as a dog leader; dog psychology; proper tools and techniques to correct undesirable behavior; evaluating a dog’s behavior issues; managing risk when working with dogs; how to achieve calm energy; and more. Visit www.lucasagnew.com for more information.

The Hendersonville Woman’s Club card party and luncheon fundraiser benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville.

The raffle event is sponsored by local merchants who have donated generously with gift certificates and select merchandise. The artisan community has come onStoryName:H1021CommBriefs_^DeskName:DENISE_WARD^DeskName:HTN_USERS^FileId:C33JKILR.03Q^

board, donating their respective original pieces to the success of the event.

Tickerts are $12. Call 828-692-6692 or email Hwc.inc.nc@aol.com for more information.

Bowling begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. Hot Dog World will serve food. The cost is $150 for a five-person team. Bowl two games, and all bowlers get two drink tickets. Buy a stike for $5; also, participate in the “Best Team Uniform” competition.

Space is limited to the first 30 registered teams. Call 828-692-1413 for more information.